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N538 XDV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,211 mi
Last recorded45,211 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 XDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,211 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 45,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,647 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r upper cab lights not working

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,524 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier leisure battery carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 40,729 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,963 miles

various surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 36,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside, offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,869 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2015 36,634 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 36,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,290 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,681 miles

leisure battery tray deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

leisure battery tray deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear steel brake pipe has slight corrosion

slight misting of oil around o/s front strut

slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,211 miles

chassis corroded around engine mounting assembly,o/s front

n/s washer inoperative

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 26 Mar 2010 34,211 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis corroded around engine mounting assembly,o/s front

n/s washer inoperative

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,824 miles

n/s o/s front tyre treads cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2009 32,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s o/s front tyre treads cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,631 miles

lesuire battery tray corroded.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front radiator lower member corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 30,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

EXCESS CORROSION TO O/S/F CROSS MEMBER

MODERATE PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT PLAY FROM O/S/F STEERING RACK ,CAUSING SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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N538 XDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N538 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N538 XDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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